by Shannon Hale
First published 2001
At Ever After High, the children of legendary storybook characters are bound to follow in their parents' footsteps. But Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, has other plans. When it's time to sign the Storybook of Legends and seal her villainous fate, Raven balks. Her defiance puts her at odds with her best friend Apple White, whose own happily-ever-after depends on Raven playing the wicked role. As the pressure mounts, Raven must decide: will she embrace her dark destiny or forge a new path?
Genres: fantasy, contemporary, young-adult, fairy-tale-retellings
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Ever After High
Little, Brown Book Group Limited